New Varieties

New French pop releases: the best of contemporary French music on vinyl

French variety: A popular art in constant reinvention

Heir to the great French chanson tradition, from Brassens to Gainsbourg, from Barbara to Bashung, today's variété embraces every cross-pollination. Elegant pop, dreamy electro, poetic hip-hop, intimate folk: the spectrum is vast, and vinyl gives it a fresh lease of life. Since the late 2010s, Francophone artists have been returning to the LP and 7-inch format in force, convinced that the warmth of the groove enhances both vocals and arrangements. For collectors and curious enthusiasts alike, following new French variety releases has become a genuine pleasure, as productions increasingly care about packaging, artwork, and dedicated vinyl mastering.

Key artists, landmark albums, and labels shaping today's scene

There's no overlooking Clara Luciani, whose Sainte-Victoire (2018) and Cœur (2021) heralded the return of sleek, danceable pop, or Angèle, the Belgian phenomenon whose Brol (2018) and Nonante-Cinq (2021) boast highly sought-after colored pressings. Juliette Armanet charms with Brûler le feu (2021), a sumptuous variety album carried by dazzling piano work, while Pomme explores airy folk territories on Les Failles (2019) and Consolation (2022). On the label side, Because Music, Wagram, and independents such as Viet-Lo Records or Microqlima embody this revival, releasing limited editions, marbled vinyl, and 180-gram pressings. To find the best deal among these gems, a price comparator like Vinyles.com lets you see at a glance the price differences between retailers, so you can make the right choice without spending hours searching.